The Most Essential Regional Dishes in America

A new book geared towards aspiring foodies recently hit stores nationwide. Except you probably shouldn't follow any of its advice, unless you actually want to make "crab dorks" and "sweet pork smear" for your friends. FUDS: A Complete Encyclofoodia from Tickling Shrimp to Not Dying in a Restaurant is brought to you by the same people who put together this sublime menu. It's just as loopy as that lineup, and if you don't believe us, check out this condensed version of their "guide" to regional dishes. It's guaranteed to make you homesick Midwesterners crave a traditional Schitziewurst in a Bacon Bikini.